Church Action eNewsletter Week of March 30, 2026

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Church Action eNewsletter Holy Week 2026
God calls us to some things we cannot do alone. 

1. Hands in the Soil: Women Cultivating Land, Community, & Cooperative Power is at noon today, Monday, March 30. This conversation will highlight how women are advancing entrepreneurship through farming, cooperative leadership, and community-rooted agriculture. From land stewardship to local food systems, women continue to play a critical role in cultivating both economic opportunity and community well-being. Register to Attend! The Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund is a 58-year-old cooperative association of primarily Black farmers, landowners, and cooperatives founded directly out of the civil rights movement.

2. The Pitts Theological Library exhibition gallery is now open with a marvelous exploration of William Tyndale’s translation of the New Testament in English, which was first published 500 years ago (or was it 501 years ago? Come to the gallery to find out!). The exhibition features some of the most significant Bibles ever printed, including Tyndale’s early publications, the sources he used for his translation, and the line of English Bibles that drew upon his ground-breaking work. The gallery is open all hours that the library is open (http://pitts.tl/hours). Click Learn about the Exhibition.

3. The Good Friday Pilgrimage is a significant event in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, offering a moving experience that includes scripture readings, reflections, prayer, and music as we remember the passion of Christ and the social injustices in our world today. The 45th annual Good Friday Pilgrimage (Urban Stations of the Cross) will take place on April 3, 2026, from 8:45 a.m. to 12 p.m. Participants will gather at the Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, located at 48 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30303. The event concludes at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 25 Boulevard, NE, with transportation available to return participants to their starting point. The two-mile route is wheelchair/stroller accessible, and all faiths are welcome to join. For more information or to volunteer, contact [e-mail].

4. Buckhead's annual Community Good Friday Service will be at Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist Church, Friday, April 3, at noon.  Everyone is invited to this powerful joint worship effort from six Buckhead churches: Peachtree Church, Peachtree Road United Methodist, Church at Wieuca, New Hope A.M.E., the Cathedral of Christ the King and Second-Ponce de Leon Baptist, 2715 Peachtree St, Atlanta 30305. There will be a mass choir with vocalists from the participating churches. About the Service.

5. “Seven Last Words,” Good Friday, April 3, noon, Ebenezer Baptist Church, hosted by the Rev. Dr. Raphael Warnock, featuring the Rev. Dr. Dewey E. Smith, the Rev. Natosha Reid Rice, Rev. Dr. Carolyn A. Knight, the Rev. Dr. Kevin Muririel. Rev. Dr. Jonathan Augustine, Bishop William Murphy, and the Rev. Dr. Neichelle Guidry.

6. Shallowford Presbyterian Church will host its Annual Children's Easter Egg Hunt (infants-fifth grade), Saturday, April 4, at 10:00 am.  All are welcome for the telling of the Easter Story and age-appropriate egg hunts. This event is held rain or shine. Event details can be found at https://shallowford.org/calendar-event/easter-egg-hunt-2/.

7. “The Resurrection: The Ultimate Meta-Narrative” is Fr. Ronald Rolheiser’s sermon for Easter Sunday on Day1. He invites us to become midwives of hope in a fearful and uncertain world. Hear Day1 in Atlanta on WSB 95.5 and 750 AM Sundays at 7:05 a.m. Visit https://Day1.org to read or hear the sermon now.

8. Meaningful Conversations North Fulton presents The Arts as Divine Inspiration, Johns Creek Bahá'í Center, 10690 Jones Bridge Rd, Alpharetta 30022, Monday April 6, 7:30 p.m. “Arts, crafts and sciences uplift the world of being, and are conducive to its exaltation.” – Bahá’í Teachings. This event is free and open to all regardless of background or belief. Donations will not be accepted. R.s.v.p. at The Arts as Divine Inspiration (Free Event) Tickets, Monday, Apr 6 ...

9. Fully Furnished Ministries in Peachtree Corners receives, restores, and distributes donated furniture. To donate, visit fullyfurnishedministries.org and click “Donate Furniture.” Be sure to review accepted items, confirm your zip code is in their service area.

10. From Atlanta Regional Commission In Person Bingocize 10-week Workshop – Register by calling 770-345-6730. Tuesdays & Thursdays, April 7 – June 23^, at 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., skipping 4/23, 5/19, 5/26, Cherokee County Senior Services, 1001 Univeter Rd, Canton 30115.

11. Virtual Tai Chi for Falls Prevention 8-week Workshop – Register at Virtual Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention Tickets, Tue, Ap..., Tuesdays & Thursdays, April 7 – June 4^, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Zoom link will be provided after confirmation of attendance.

12. Choose a silent weekend or weekday retreat at Ignatius House Retreat Center in Sandy springs for rest and renewal that draws from the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius. Find full descriptions at the links below: April 10-12, 2026 - Retiro en Español - Lista de espera
April 17-19, 2026 - Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction - Waitlist
April 17-19, 2026 - Personal Silent Weekend Retreat - Waitlist

13. Join Faith Advocacy Network (FAN) Forum featuring journalist Brian Goldstone, author of There Is No Place for Us: Working and Homeless in America. Goldstone will be in conversation about his landmark work documenting the growing crisis of the working homeless. Sunday, April 12, 1 p.m. Through the stories of five Atlanta families, the book reveals the dramatic rise of people who are employed yet unable to secure stable housing in cities across America. Named one of The New York Times and The Atlantic’s Ten Best Books of the Year and one of Barack Obama’s Favorite Books of the Year, the book has also been recognized by NPR, The Washington Post, the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and others. This event is part of the Faith Advocacy Network Forum series on housing and homelessness. St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 435 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta.  

14. Easter Lessons and Carols Sung by the Adult Choir and Schola, Sunday, April 12,  4 p.m., music of Byrd, Hurford, Lindley, MacDonald, Wilby, and Wood, St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 435 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta . A reception follows in J. Coleman Budd Hall.

15. St. Mary’s Sewanee invites you to an Introduction to Centering Prayer Weekend Retreat, led by The Rev. Margaret Caldwell. Whether you are new to contemplative prayer or longing to deepen an existing practice, this weekend offers a gentle and welcoming space to encounter God in stillness. Visit Centering Prayer Weekend Retreat at St. Mary’s Sewanee, at a reduced rate, thanks to a grant. April 17-19.

16. Southern Crescent 7^th Annual Champions for Children Superhero 5 K Run/Walk is April 18 at Clayton County International Park in Jonesboro. Online registration is now open at Home | scsac. All proceeds benefit Southern Crescent Sexual Assault and Child Advocacy Center.

17. The Festival Singers of Atlanta invite you to “Let’s Talk About Animals.” The program is an eclectic mix of songs from the Renaissance to modern times about animals ranging from lambs, lobsters, turtle doves, eagles, seals. Saturday, April 18, at 4 p.m. in the Sanctuary of St. Mark United Methodist Church, 781 Peachtree Street, Atlanta 30308. A reception will follow the concert. Tickets are $20, general admission, and $10 for seniors 65 better and students and military with ID. For more information or to purchase tickets in advance visit our website at www.festivalsingersofatlanta.org. Tickets will also be available at the door. Free parking with ticket purchase in the deck behind the Sanctuary. Access the parking deck from 5th Street.

18. The Levison Family Music Series at The Breman Center features The Joe Alterman Trio on April 19. Check out the music program by clicking here.

9. Having the right staff providing care for your loved one is essential for a safe and meaningful experience. Bobby Dodd Institute offers a session on the importance of developing a profile to match interests with a potential care provider and will review key steps for recruiting, hiring, training, and managing the employer/employee relationship. April 23. Find out more and register REGISTER.

20. National Faith + Climate Forum 2026 is Saturday, April 25, 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.  View the full agenda and speaker lineup here. You have two options to choose from:

1. Join In-Person at a Host Location: Immerse yourself at a local host site, experiencing the event with other faith leaders. Register for a location near you from the list. Decatur First UMC and Mt. Zion AME in College Park are hosts in our area.
2. Attend Live-Online: Participate virtually with our interactive platform, featuring live Q&As, networking, chat, polls, and more.

Find registration at National Faith + Climate Forum 2026 Registration - Intellistack

21. The 3rd Annual Change Makers Summit Powered by Tackle the Shackles, in partnership with City Takers, in honor of Second Chance Month is designed to bridge the gap between returning citizens and the communities they reenter. The vision is to unite a diverse coalition of reentry providers, county officials, church congregations, and community leaders. By highlighting prison reform and sharing vital reentry resources, the Summit aims to build a robust network of influencers dedicated to creating sustainable impact across Metro Atlanta, Georgia, and the nation. Saturday, April 25 – Sunday, April 26, 3462 Delmar Ln NW, Atlanta 30331. Find registration at  ChangeMakers.

22. Dr. Jane Goodall Leadership Legacy Program, As a key part of the Women’s Leadership: Global and Grassroots Pathways for Collective I... series, the Parliament of the World’s Religions Women’s Leadership Task Force presents programming celebrating Jane Goodall’s Leadership Legacy. Dr. Nayana Shah will facilitate a set of three thought-provoking panels bringing together panelists spanning different regions and generations, all doing inspiring and transformational work connected to Dr. Jane Goodall’s life message. Learn More. Click the title of Panel 1 to register. Panel 1: Animal Cognition, Consciousness, Sentience, and Ethics, April 9, 2026 at 10 a.m. ET. Panelists: Dr. Marc Bekoff, Dr. Kristin Andrews, Dr. Lisa Jones-Engel, Joyce D’Silva. Registration opens soon for Panels 2 and 3.

23. What Comes Next? From Center for Lifelong Learning at Columbia Seminary. These resources are updated continuously as circumstances dictate—and are meant to help churches and their members make sense of and pursue faithful action in light of the reshaping now underway. They remind us that negotiating “what comes next” is bigger than any individual or church can do—and also that, when seen through the eyes of faith, what comes next is bigger than politics. REGISTER HERE.

Peace, 
Ethel Ware Carter